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What is digestion?
Digestion happens every time you eat. Your food is broken down into tiny pieces so your body can turn it into energy. Living things - My incredible body - Digestion Learning Points Digestion is when food is broken down into tiny pieces...
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The digestive system – Big reveal
What is it? ... It's the intestine! Life processes - Body systems - The digestive system A Twig Tidbit Film - Big Reveal. The image zooms out from an extreme close-up to full frame. The children have to guess what the image is.
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Eating food
Food goes on an amazing journey through your body, which starts in your mouth and continues your stomach. Living things - My incredible body - Digestion Learning Points Digestion starts in the mouth, continues in the stomach, and then in...
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The digestive system – True or false
True or false ... Sloths only go to the toilet once a week? Life processes - Body systems - The digestive system Learning Points Sloths have a very slow digestive system. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The children have to determine...
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The digestive system – Odd one out
Four organs found in the human body are shown, but which is the odd one out? Life processes - Body systems - The digestive system A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images is the odd one out.
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Food's incredible journey
Follow the incredible journey of food inside the body. Life processes - Body systems - The digestive system Learning Points The digestive system breaks down food and extracts the nutrients. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning...
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The intestines
Case study of the role of the intestines in digestion. Life processes - Body systems - The digestive system Learning Points The intestine is divided into the large and small intestine. Nutrients from food are absorbed into the...
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Sponges
Discover an animal with no eyes, mouth or heart. Material processes - Classifying materials - Properties of materials Learning Points Porous materials are absorbent due to tiny pores allowing liquid or gas to pass. Humans sometimes...
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Body systems
Find out how our body systems are interrelated. Life processes - Body systems - The brain and body Learning Points Respiration is the processing of oxygen in cells to produce energy and carbon dioxide. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering...
Wonderscape
From Sunlight to Snack: The Energy Journey in the Animal Kingdom
Dive into the world of consumers in the energy cycle, exploring how animals, including humans, derive their energy from plants and other animals. This video explains the process of digestion, metabolism, and the role of nutrients like...
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Bizarre Bodily Behaviors Explained
Why do we sneeze when we look at the sun? What causes the red-eye effect in photos? This segment explores peculiar involuntary responses of the human body, offering scientific explanations for these common yet often misunderstood...
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The Inner Workings: How Our Bodies Use Water, Gas, and Electricity
Venture into the fascinating 'factory' of the human body, where water, gases, and electricity play crucial roles in our daily functions. From hydrating cells and transporting nutrients to facilitating breath and powering the heart,...
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Effective Home Remedies for Digestive Issues: From Bananas to Cola
Uncover the science behind common home remedies for digestive discomforts like diarrhea and indigestion. This video explains how bananas, rice, and even cola can help manage symptoms effectively. Featuring expert insights and...
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Breathing and Eating
Dr. Forrester teaches about your respiratory system and digestive system.
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Strongest & Most Fascinating Muscles In Your Body
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses 5 amazing muscles that have unique functions when compared to the typical skeletal muscle. Some of these muscles can protect the body and even make life a little bit...
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Many Muscles Does it Take to POOP?
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the anatomy of the large intestine, as well as the mechanics of defecation.
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GCSE Biology - Digestive System #18
Learn what the digestive system does, how it works, the organs involved, and how the villi are adapted for absorbing nutrients.
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GCSE Biology - Digestive Enzymes #17
Learn how we digestive enzymes such as amylase, proteases and lipases to break down carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. We also cover where the enzymes are made and what they break each food group down to.
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Human Body: Digestive System
Dr. Forrester describes the body’s digestive system. She highlights each component of the system and explains how the mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, and the intestines work to process the food and liquids that we eat and drink.
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The Carbon and Oxygen Cycle
Dr. Forrester talks about the carbon and oxygen cycle. She describes the paths they make through the ecosystem. She also lists the ways that oxygen is removed from the atmosphere and how we use it.
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Fabulous Fruit
Food Detective Berry Blue talks about the delicious and nutritious fruit group. She describes the way fruit grows and how fruit can be purchased fresh, canned, or frozen. She lists several delicious ways to serve fruits, and the various...
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Digestive System
“Digestive System” identifies the parts and purposes of the human body’s digestive system.
Visual Learning Systems
Healthy Digestive and Excretory Systems: Introduction
This program reviews what our body does with the food we consume, and covers the major digestive organs and processes. The fundamental processes by which the body disposes of various types of wastes via the excretory system are also...